It’s a bird, it’s a plane … no, it’s the cast of Parwaaz Hai Junoon flying high! The first Pakistan Air Force film in 50 years was supposed to release on Eid ul Fitr but ‘with great powers, come great responsibility’ and that’s why the makers decided to perfect the film by delaying its release and making a mark with high-quality work.
The film is supposed to have daring aerial shots never seen before in Pakistan, as well as drama and comedy to keep the audience thoroughly involved, but it also has a stellar cast that will compel you to go and watch the film repeatedly.
Spotlight caught hold of the three main leads of Parwaaz Hai Junoon and spoke to them about their love for flying, fans and films.
Hamza Ali Abbasi
Be it Waar or Jawani Phir Nahi Ani, Pyarey Afzal or Mann Mayal, Hamza Ali Abbasi has managed to wow his fans with his excellent acting and portrayal of different characters. We cried when his character died for his country in Waar, and was involved in his life as Salahuddin in Mann Mayal and that’s one of the many reasons why we are all looking forward to Parwaaz Hai Junoon.
How was the experience of working in Parwaaz Hai Junoon that took two years of your life as an actor?
Hamza: The last couple of years were a great experience and I don’t regret a single moment. There was so much positivity around the shooting of the film that I felt lucky to have been part of the project. The best part was that despite the presence of seniors as well as junior actors, there was no discrimination of any sort. We all had a great time and I hope that it will show on the screen as well when the film releases on Eid.
Tell us something about your character in the film and how does it pay homage to the Pakistan Air Force?
Parwaaz Hai Junoon revolves around the life and times of those Air Force walas who serve their country round the clock and also stay away from their families in order to be vigilant and attentive at the borders. Everything that happens in the film is sort of a tribute to the Pakistan Air Force as we get to fly, train with actual cadets and even visit places we usually saw on TV. I am certain that the film will make people realize that PAF is as important as Pakistan Army and Pakistan Navy and will herald a new era of patriotic films that will see the release of Sherdil next year.
For someone who has played an Armed Forces guy before, how different was this role from others?
For the role in Parwaaz Hai Junoon, I had to look like an Air Force guy and that’s why I lost weight to appear fit and slim. However, my other film Maula Jutt was being shot as well during the same time, and for that role I had to become bulky. Somehow, I managed to go slim-bulky-slim but I hope I will never be able to do that again in the future. It wasn’t an easy thing to do both as an actor and as a person, but if I manage to pull it off I will be the happiest person.’
What does the future hold for Hamza Ali Abbasi after Parwaaz Hai Junoon?
I am also through with the shooting of Maula Jutt and it might get released soon. After that, there are a couple of offers from TV producers and I might go for the one that seems more realistic to me. I always do one TV serial a year and this will be my comeback after Mann Mayal, hoping that people will welcome me back with open arms.
Hania Amir
Hania Amir is relatively a new face in Pakistani films but she has made a name for herself with her realistic acting, her bubbly personality and ‘oh that dimple’ on her cheek that have made people go gaga over her. Be it her debut film Janaan where her bubbliness clicked with the audience or Na Maloom Afraad 2 where she played a Non-Resident Pakistani, Hania has been charming her way into the hearts of her fans. With Parwaaz Hai Junoon, she hopes to fly away with all the accolades available.
How was the experience of working in Parwaaz Hai Junoon that took two years of your life as well?
Parwaaz Hai Junoon will always remain close to my heart because it taught us a lot. We were three girls who literally had no idea about the Air Force custom and ways when we reached the air base, but within a couple of days we had become friends with the cadets as well as developed a bond that helped us in combating tough shooting schedule.
You spent time with real cadets at a real air base, how would you rate that experience?
Interacting with real cadets helped me become punctual for once (laughs). I was surprised to hear their stories as unknown to me, most of the girls chose to join the Pakistan Air Force rather than being forced by their parents. They were not just punctual but always ready to serve their country in any capacity. For an outsider, watching these punctual young women was not only morale-boosting but inspiring too. Their passion was too much to handle for us at times and I believe that we have managed to do justice to these people while playing them onscreen.
Anything interesting that happened on the sets of the film that you would like to share?
If you call falling off a motor bike interesting, well yes. It so happened that Hamza (Ali Abbasi) and I were travelling from one point to another during shooting and the motorbike we were riding got out of control. Thankfully, none of us was injured when we fell and we continued on as if nothing happened, but it could have been bigger news had we sustained injuries.
Ahad Raza Mir
The name’s Mir, Ahad Raza Mir. Pakistan’s first third-generation filmi person is here to stay just like his dad Asif Raza Mir and grandfather Raza Mir who was Pakistan’s first film cinematographer and later became a well-known film director. As for Asif Raza Mir, he worked in over a dozen films but found stardom on TV where he has been going strong as an actor and producer.
How was the experience of working in Parwaaz Hai Junoon that took two years of your life as an actor?
For me, working in a film was very special not just because of my father and grandfather but because that has always been my dream. I am just grateful that my first film turned out to be a project of Pakistan Air Force as it has made my entry into films grand. All my life I have trained in film acting and that’s why I am excited about the film’s release on Eid.
Your colleagues have some wonderful stories to tell about their interaction with real cadets. How was your interaction?
The best part of the film for me was the interaction with the real cadets, at a real air base. I was privileged to find myself with people who taught me all I wanted to know for the role. I asked them a lot of questions to prepare for my character and that helped with what you will see onscreen. I am also grateful to the producers for taking us to places like Kamra Base, Naltar Valley and Risalpur Academy where usually civilians aren’t allowed.
How different was it doing a film after doing theatre in Canada and TV in Pakistan?
For me, a film is a complete experience even if you have done theatre or TV all your life. It is the ultimate form of art, and before I ventured into films I used to consider theatre above anything else. However, after doing a film with Pakistan Air Force, my perspective has changed considerably. Now I know that in Pakistan, films are the ultimate medium as people come prepared, train hard and give their best. When I signed the film, I wanted to train with the cadets and go through the drills they do and that’s exactly what I got.
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